a system of beliefs and practices about the meaning of life and the universe

a practice in which an individual uses a technique to train attention and awareness

lasting for a very short time, something temporary or not meant to last

Religion and belief in art

Art and design

Curating identity: choosing what to show in art

Mapping identity

Identity, art and  self-expression

Personal to universal: art as connection

Gender and sexuality in art

This unit explores personal identity in art through self-expression, mapping, storytelling, and the interplay between personal and universal themes. Pupils will engage with a variety of art forms while considering how identity is shaped and communicated.

Personal identity

No, religious art can be found in many places like temples, homes and mosques.

Yes, religious art is only found in churches.

a kind of food people eat on special occasions

art that is only made using soft, pastel colours

art created by focusing calmly and mindfully

Yes, religious art is only paintings or sculptures.

No, religious art doesn’t actually exist.

No, religious art can include textiles, stained glass and calligraphy too.

Does religious art only include paintings or sculptures?

art that is temporary and doesn’t last long

Sexuality is fixed and cannot change over time.

Sexuality is a personal part of who you are and can change over time.

Which of the following statements is true about sexuality?

a fixed and unfair idea about a group of people

by avoiding topics about gender and sexuality

by expressing different identities and experiences in creative ways

by showing only traditional ideas about gender and sexuality

How can art help us explore gender and sexuality?

by combining different shapes and colours to represent diversity

by making the pattern very simple and plain

by using only one colour throughout the pattern

a type of protective clothing worn by the emergency services

a performance art where people dress and act in exaggerated gender expressions

a celebration of LGBTQ+ identities and diversity

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Religion and belief in art

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.